Global Renewable Energy Policy Handbook

Published by: GlobalData

Published: Jun. 18, 2009 - 601 Pages

Table of Contents

1 Table of Contents

2 Executive Summary

3 Renewable Energy Policy Framework

4 The US, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

5 The US, California , Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

6 The US, Colorado, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

7 The US, Iowa, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

8 The US, Minnesota, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

9 The US, Nevada, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

10 The US, New Jersey, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

11 The US, New York, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

12 The US, Oregon, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

13 The US, Texas, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

14 The US, Washington, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

15 Canada, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

16 Canada, Alberta, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

17 Canada, British Columbia , Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

18 Canada, Nova Scotia , Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

19 Canada, Ontario, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

20 Canada, Quebec, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

21 Argentina, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

22 Brazil, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

23 Mexico, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

24 Germany, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

25 Spain, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

26 France, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

27 Italy, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

28 The UK, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

29 Austria, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

30 Netherlands, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

31 Norway, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

32 Poland, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

33 Sweden, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

34 Turkey, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

35 Australia, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

36 China, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

37 India, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

38 Japan, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

39 New Zealand, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

40 Indonesia, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

41 Russia, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

42 Thailand, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

43 Appendix

1.1 List of Tables

Table 1: The Americas, Renewable Energy Promotion Policies

Table 2: European Countries, Major Policy Instruments Supporting Renewable Energy Industry, 2009

Table 3: Asia-Pacific, Major Policy Instruments Supporting Renewable Energy Industry, 2009

Table 4: European Union, Renewable Energy Targets Set Under the 2008 Directive

Table 5: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Cost of Tax Incentive

Table 6: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Cost of Government Spending

Table 7: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Key Provisions for Renewables

Table 8: The US, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 , Renewable Energy Incentives

Table 9: US States, Summary of Renewable Portfolio Standards

Table 10: The US, PTC, In Service Deadline and Credit Amount , 2008

Table 11: The US, Business Energy Tax Credit, Eligibility and Credit Availability , 2008

Table 12: The US, Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit, Incentives Offered

Table 13: The US, Volume Of Renewable Fuels Required, 2008-2022

Table 14: US States, Biofuels Policies for States

Table 15: US States, Biofuels Policies for States

Table 16: California, Large And Medium Public Owned Utilities, RPS Targets and Timeframe

Table 17: The Incentive Levels for 2008

Table 18: SGIP, Decline in Incentives for Projects than 1 MW up to 3 MW

Table 19: California, Availability of Tariffs by Utility

Table 20: California, Feed In Tariffs, Allocated Capacity Per Utility

Table 21 California feed in Tariffs, Market Price Referents as of 2007

Table 22: California, Comparison of Various Renewable Programs

Table 23: Go Solar California campaign, by program component, 2007-2016

Table 24: California Solar Initiative, 10 step payment levels

Table 25: Cost of Installation Of Solar System In California, Post Rebates

Table 26: California, Solar Thermal Projects Under Review Or Announced

Table 27: California Wind, Rebates Offered

Table 28: California, Alternative Fuel Incentive Development Program, Allocation Of Funds

Table 29: Colorado, RPS, Percentage of Renewable Electricity Required

Table 30: Colorado, 2008 Renewable Energy Assessment Cost Threshold Values

Table 31: CORE, Solar Pioneer Rebate Program

Table 32: Colorado, Tax Credit For Alternative Fuel Vehicle

Table 33: Colorado, Rebates For Alternative Fuel Vehicle

Table 34: Iowa, Renewable Fuel Standard

Table 35: Minnesota , Xcel Energy, Renewable Portfolio Standard Requirement

Table 36: Minnesota Other Utilities, Renewable Portfolio Standard Requirement

Table 37: Minnesota, Solar Hot Water Rebate Program

Table 38: Nevada, Renewable Portfolio Standard

Table 39: New Jersey, Renewable Portfolio Standard , Targets

Table 40: New Jersey , Renewable Energy Incentive Program, Type of Incentive Available

Table 41: RPS, Solar Alternative Compliance Payment Amount

Table 42: REIP Solar Upfront Incentive, 2009

Table 43: Renewable Energy Incentive Program, Wind Upfront Incentives

Table 44: Renewable Energy Incentive Program, Fuel Cell and Sustainable Biomass Upfront Incentives

Table 45: Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate Amount

Table 46: New York , RPS Energy Targets ( Megawatt hours)

Table 47: Oregon, Large Electric Facilities, Percentage of RPS Required

Table 48: Oregon RPS, Type Of Eligible Resource Types Based On Facility Operational Date

Table 49: Washington, Renewable Energy Standard Targets

Table 50: Canada, ecoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities Program, Funding Available

Table 51: Canada, Green Power - Provincial Targets and Policies

Table 52: Canada, ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat, Incentive Rate - CAD/m2

Table 53: Canada, ecoENERGY for Biofuels, Maximum incentive rate payable ( CAD per L)

Table 54: Canada, Summary Of Federal Incentives For the Promotion of Bioenergy

Table 55: Canada, Summary Of Federal Incentives For the Promotion of Bioenergy (Cont.)

Table 56: Canada, Summary Of Federal Incentives For the Promotion of Bioenergy (Cont.)

Table 57: Alberta Bioenergy Programs, Phase 2, Maximum Funding Available

Table 58: Alberta, Bioenergy Producer Credit Program, Funding Options

Table 59: BC, Standing Offer Program, Base Prices By Region

Table 60: Summary of RESOP Contracts Executed, 2007-08

Table 61: Ontario, Standard Offer Program for Wind Energy

Table 62: Ontario, Standard Offer Program for Biomass Energy

Table 63: Ontario, Retail Sales Tax Rebate For Vehicles Powered by Alternative Fuels, Limits to the Rebate

Table 64: Argentina, Feed-in-Tariffs for Renewable Electricity Generation (ARS/ kWh)

Table 65: The Brazilian PROINFA-Program: Feed in Tariffs

Table 66: BNDES Financing Lines and Funding Programs Relevant to Ethanol Production

Table 67: BNDES Funding Programs for SMEs Seeking Entry into Ethanol Production

Table 68: Brazil, Biodiesel, Federal And State Tax Incentives

Table 69: Mexico, Law on Renewable Energy, Funding Options Available

Table 70: Germany, Feed-In Tariffs, 2008

Table 71: Germany, Payment Structure for Different Types of PV Installations, 2004

Table 72: Germany, EEG 2009, Remuneration for Solar Facilities

Table 73: Germany, EEG 2009, Wind power Remunerations (€ct/kWh)

Table 74: Germany Geothermal, EEG 2009 Remuneration

Table 75: Germany Hydro, EEG 2009 Remuneration

Table 76: Germany Biomass, EEG 2009 Remuneration

Table 77: Germany EEG, Bonuses For Biomass

Table 78: Germany, Basic Remuneration For Landfill Gas. Sewage Gas and Mine Gas Facilities

Table 79: Germany, Taxation Of Biofuels

Table 80: Germany, Biofuel Quota Law, Percentage Increase In Biofuels (2007-15)

Table 81: Spain PER, Targets for Renewable Energy Plan For 2005-2010

Table 82: Spain, Feed-in-Tariffs, € / kWh, 2007-08

Table 83: Spain, New Feed-in-Tariff, € / kWh, 2009

Table 84: Spain, Tax Rebate, By Year

Table 85: Spain, Solar PV Support Measures, 2009

Table 86: France, Renewable Sources Feed-In Tariffs

Table 87: France, Tax Credits For Renewable Energy

Table 88: France Solar Power, Feed In Tariffs For Electricity Produced

Table 89: France Solar, New Proposed Tariffs

Table 90: France, Biomass Tax Credit

Table 91: France, Biofuels Incorporation Targets

Table 92: France, Historical Reduction Of Tax Rebate On Biofuels

Table 93: France, Proposed reduction In Biofuels Tax Rebate

Table 94: Italy, RPS, Minimum Obligation Quota per Fiscal year

Table 95: Italy, Green Power Certificates, by Renewable Energy Source Co-efficient factor

Table 96: Italy, Purchase And Sale By The Grid Operator, Tariffs 2008

Table 97: Italy, Feed in Tariff System

Table 98: Italy, Solar Feed-in-Tariff, € / KWh, 2007-08

Table 99: Italy, Solar PV Support Measures, 2008

Table 100: Renewables Obligation for England, Wales and Scotland, 2006 to 2015

Table 101: Renewables Obligation for the Northern Ireland, 2007 to 2013

Table 102: The UK, Renewable Energy, Overview of Proposed Bands

Table 103: The UK, Low Carbon Buildings Program, Grants Available To Householders

Table 104: The UK, Low Carbon Buildings Program, Grant validity periods

Table 105: The UK, Low Carbon Buildings Program Phase 2, Technologies supplied by Framework Suppliers

Table 106: Austria, Feed In tariffs Renewable Electricity Generation, 2008

Table 107: Austria, Support Fee Payable By Consumers (2007-09)

Table 108: Sunshine For Vienna, Development of Solar Thermal Systems, 2001-08

Table 109: Austria, Wind Power Tariffs, 2003-08

Table 110: Netherlands, SDE, 2008

Table 111: Netherlands, Details Of The SDE, 2009

Table 112: SDE, Total Realized Power And Target For This Cabinet Period, 2009

Table 113: Netherlands, ROB, Maximum Grants Available, 2009

Table 114: Poland Quota System, Percentage of Quota Set, 2008-2017

Table 115: Poland, New Biofuels Tax Exemptions, 2007

Table 116: Poland, Mandatory Biofuel Targets 2008-13

Table 117: Sweden Electricity Certificate Scheme, Quota Obligation

Table 118: Eco Car Subsidy, Eligibility Requirements

Table 119: Australia, Solar Homes and Communities Plan, Grants Available

Table 120: Australia, Solar, Summary of States Solar Feed in Programs

Table 121: Australia, Solar PV Support Measures

Table 122: Australia , Excise Rates for Ethanol and Biodiesel, 2010 to 2015

Table 123: China, Major Renewable Energy Policies and Acts

Table 124: China, Major Renewable Energy Policies and Acts (Cont.)

Table 125: China, Renewable Energy Law, Five Major Regulations

Table 126: China, Solar PV Support Measures, 2008

Table 127: China, Central Policies for Wind Power

Table 128: China, Province Specific Wind Incentive Schemes

Table 129: China, Small Hydro Power Incentive Schemes

Table 130: China, Rural Electrification Policies for Small Hydro Power

Table 131: India Renewable Energy, Major Policies and Acts, 1998- 2008

Table 132: India Renewable Energy, Major Policies and Acts, 1998- 2008 (Cont.)

Table 133: India, Grid-interactive Power Program, Central Financial Assistance Available

Table 134: India, Off-grid Renewable Energy Programs

Table 135: India, Off-grid Renewable Energy Programs (Cont.)

Table 136: India, Off-grid Renewable Energy Programs (Cont.)

Table 137: Remote Village Electrification, Maximum Central Financial Assistance

Table 138: India, Demonstration and Promotion of Solar Photovoltaic Devices/ Systems, Indicative Target 2008-12

Table 139: India, Demonstration and Promotion of Solar Photovoltaic Devices/ System, Yearly Expenditure 2008-12

Table 140: India, GRIHA, Registration -cum-Rating Fee

Table 141: India, Interest/ Capital Subsidy Scheme, Applicable Interest rates For Soft Loans

Table 142: India, Custom Duty for Wind Energy Equipments and Components

Table 143: India, Policies Introduced / Incentives Declared by the State Governments for Private Sector Wind Projects

Table 144: India, Policies Introduced / Incentives Declared by the State Governments for Private Sector Wind Projects (Contd)

Table 145: India, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Financing Guidelines for Wind Energy Projects

Table 146: India, Classification Of Small Hydro Projects

Table 147: India, Subsidy For Small Hydro Power Plants

Table 148: India, Renovation and Modernisation OF SHP, Financial Assistance Provided

Table 149: India, Renewable Power Policies for Hydropower (Buy Back Rate - Rs./kWh)

Table 150: India, Renewable Power Policies for Bio-power (Buy Back Rate - Rs./kWh)

Table 151: India, Biomass Power Cogeneration Incentive Schemes

Table 152: India, Biomass Power Cogeneration Incentive Schemes (State Govt./Utility wise)

Table 153: India, Bio-fuel Incentive Schemes

Table 154: Japan, Utilization Targets For New Energy ( TWh/ Year)

Table 155: Japan, JREPP Vision, Share of Renewables in Electricity Generation, 2050

Table 156: Japan, New Energy Facility Introduction Project, Eligible Systems And Requirements For Local Government, 2008

Table 157: Japan, New Energy Facility Introduction Project, Eligible Systems And Requirements For Local Government, 2008 (Cont.)

Table 158: Japan, PV Roadmap Toward 2030, Financial Milestones

Table 159: Japan, Solar PV Support Measures, 2008

Table 160: Japan, Subsidies for Development Of Small and Medium-sized Hydroelectric Power Plants, 2008

Table 161: New Zealand, Summary Of Actions For Promoting Renewable Electricity

Table 162: New Zealand, Bioenergy Initiative, Government Funding Available , 2007-2010

Table 163: Indonesia, Potential of Renewable Energy

Table 164: Indonesia, Energy policy, Laws and Regulation

Table 165: Indonesia , Minimum Mandatory On Biodiesel Utilization

Table 166: Indonesia , Minimum Mandatory On Bioethanol Utilization

Table 167: Russia, Expected Share of Different Renewable Energy Sources, Till 2020

Table 168: Thailand, Adder to the Normal Tariff for Small Power Producer and Very Small Power Producer Program

Table 169: Thailand, Alternative Energy Target To 2022

Table 170: Thailand, Renewable Energy Development Plan, Promotion Measures

Table 171: Thailand, Transport Fuels, Excise Tax Rate and Reduced Rate for Biofuels

Table 172: Thailand, E20 Gasohol Policy

1.2 List of Figures

Figure 1: The US, Tax Credits Under PTC

Figure 2: The US, Renewable Fuel Standard, 2006-2022

Figure 3: Colorado, RPS, Comparison of Percentage of Renewable Electricity Required by Investor owned and Municipal Utilities

Figure 4: Iowa, Renewable Fuel Standard

Figure 5: Minnesota , Xcel Energy, Renewable Portfolio Standard Requirement

Figure 6: Minnesota , Other Utilities, Renewable Portfolio Standard Requirement

Figure 7: Nevada, Renewable Portfolio Standard

Figure 8: New Jersey, Renewable Portfolio Standard , Targets

Figure 9: New Jersey, Renewable Energy Incentive Program, Comparison of Incentives Available

Figure 10: New York , RPS Energy Targets

Figure 11: Oregon, RPS targets for Large Facilities

Figure 12: Texas, Renewable Portfolio Standards

Figure 13: Washington, Renewable Energy Standard Targets

Figure 14: Canada, ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat, Comparison of Incentive Available

Figure 15: Canada, ecoENERGY for Biofuels, Comparison of Incentives Available

Figure 16: BC, Standing Offer Program, Base Prices By Region

Figure 17: Ontario, Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program, Tariffs Available

Figure 18: Ontario, RESOP, Contracts Executed, 2007-08

Figure 19: Brazil, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs for Different Technologies

Figure 20: Germany, EEG 2009, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs for Different Technologies

Figure 21: Germany, Comparison of Solar Tariffs

Figure 22: Germany, Wind Feed in Tariffs, Comparison with Historical Tariffs

Figure 23: Germany, Geothermal Energy, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs

Figure 24: Germany, Hydro Energy, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs

Figure 25: Germany, Biomass Energy, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs

Figure 26: Germany, Different Gas Facilities, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs

Figure 27: Germany, Comparison Of Old And New Tax Rates For Biodiesel

Figure 28: Germany, Biofuel Mandates, 2007-15

Figure 29: Spain, Targets Increase in Different Renewable Energy Technologies Under PER (2005-10)

Figure 30: Spain, Available Solar Feed-in Tariffs, 2007-08

Figure 31: France, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs for Different Technologies

Figure 32: France, Comparison of Solar Feed in tariffs

Figure 33: France, Increase in Biofuels Quota, 2008-15

Figure 34: France, Historical Reduction Of Tax Rebate On Biofuels, 2003-08

Figure 35: Italy, RPS, Minimum Obligation Quota per Fiscal year (2007-11)

Figure 36: Italy, Comparison of Feed in tariffs for Different Technologies

Figure 37: Italy, Comparison of Solar Tariffs Available for Different Types of Systems for Different Capacities

Figure 38: England, Wales and Scotland, Renewables Obligation, 2006-15

Figure 39: Northern Ireland, Renewables Obligation, 2006-15

Figure 40: Austria, Comparison of Feed in tariffs for different Technologies, 2008

Figure 41: Austria, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs for Small Hydro Facilities

Figure 42: Austria, Support Fee To be paid by the Consumers. 2007-09

Figure 43: Austria, Changes in Wind Tariffs, 2003-08

Figure 44: Netherlands, Targets For Capacity Addition for Major Renewable Energy Technologies

Figure 45: Poland, Renewable Electricity Required under the RPS

Figure 46: Poland, Mandatory Biofuel Targets 2008-13

Figure 47: Sweden, Electricity Certificate Scheme, Quota Obligation

Figure 48: Australia, New Renewable Energy Targets and Comparison with Targets Under MRET

Figure 49: India, Remote Village Electrification Program, Maximum Central Financial Assistance Available

Figure 50: India, Demonstration and Promotion of Solar Photovoltaic Devices/ Systems, Indicative Targets 2008-12

Figure 51: India, Demonstration and Promotion of Solar Photovoltaic Devices/ Systems, Yearly Expenditure

Figure 52: India, Comparison of Tariffs Provided by Different States For Wind Power

Figure 53: India, Small hydro Power, Comparison Of Tariffs Offered By Different States

Figure 54: Japan, Targets for Renewable Energy under the RPS

Figure 55: Japan, JREPP Vision, Share of Renewables in Electricity Generation, 2050

Figure 56: Indonesia, Presidential Decree No. 5/2006, National Energy Mix 2025

Figure 57: Russia, Targets for Major Renewable Energy Sources

Figure 58: Thailand, Comparison of Adder Tariffs Available for Different Technologies

Figure 59: Thailand, Renewable Energy targets, 2008-2022

Figure 60: Thailand, Excise Rate on Transport Fuels

Figure 61: GlobalData Methodology

Abstract

• This report helps to assess the impacts of the renewable energy policy in the different regions of the world.
• Get insights into the possible energy policy future and outcomes which helps in identifying a market potential.
• This report helps renewable energy companies/organisations in identifying potential markets and navigating the policy landscape in different regions of the world.

• Develop business strategies with the help of specific insights about policy decisions being taken on renewable energy by different countries across the globe.
• Identify opportunities and challenges in exploiting the renewable energy markets worldwide.
• Understand the market positioning of each of the renewable energy sources and major regions with such sources.
• Increase future revenue and profitability with the help of insights on the future opportunities and critical success factors in the global renewable energy market.
• Benchmark your operations and strategies against the major players in the unconventional gas sector
• Be ahead of competition by keeping yourself abreast of all the latest policy changes on renewable energy globally.

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